Great idea! I've added a card https://trello.com/c/eTHky2v3/509-as-a-new-editor-i-d-like-some-form-of-syntax-highlighting-so-that-i-find-editing-using-wikicode-less-confusing to our backlog for this.
It'll need design refinement and it's not clear to me where it fits in with our current priorities, but it's a pretty nifty proof of concept!
Thanks, Dan
On 4 June 2014 06:21, Dmitry Brant dbrant@wikimedia.org wrote:
Hi all,
This is something I've been tinkering with for a bit: https://www.dropbox.com/s/g9svwrlvf839z9f/device-2014-06-04-085320.png
IMHO, the Wiki markup syntax can be quite daunting for new editors, and when editing articles with a lot of markup, the edit window can look like a cacophony of symbols.
In lieu of a full-blown VE interface, I propose implementing a minimal form of "syntax highlighting" that will at least guide new editors on the usage of Wiki markup, and might even help experienced editors double-check what they're adding without requiring a preview.
What does everyone think of this?
-Dmitry
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